Comparison

UCCS SAFE vs Pack Protect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UCCS SAFE

Features
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UCCS SAFE is the official safety app of University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. It is the only app that integrates with University of Colorado - Colorado Springs's safety and security systems. UCCS Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UCCS SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report an Incident: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UCCS Police. - Virtual Safety Walk: Allow UCCS Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Safety Walk and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs area. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Colorado - Colorado Springs safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

About

Pack Protect

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Pack Protect is the official safety app of the Colorado State University Pueblo. It is the only app that integrates with Colorado State University Pueblo's safety and security systems. Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Colorado State University Pueblo campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Pack Protect features include: - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Colorado State University Pueblo security in real-time in case of a crisis - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Colorado State University Pueblo area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Colorado State University Pueblo security. - Emergency Flip Chart: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Colorado State University Pueblo area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Colorado State University Pueblo. - CSU Pueblo Safety Walk: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Colorado State University Pueblo safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Safety Notifications: Call to have a deputy or campus service officer to accompany you on campus. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

UCCS SAFE4 screens
Pack Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

UCCS SAFE and Pack Protect are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UCCS SAFE versus Pack Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUCCS SAFEPack Protect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of Colorado, Colorado SpringsCOLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO FOUNDATION

In-app purchases

None

UCCS SAFE

No in-app purchases

None

Pack Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UCCS SAFE free?
UCCS SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pack Protect free?
Pack Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UCCS SAFE or Pack Protect have ads?
Neither UCCS SAFE nor Pack Protect shows ads.

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